A UPS worker in Sharonville, Ohio, has been fired after she wore blackface as part of a costume, the company confirmed in a statement to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
"The company has strict policies against harassment and discrimination, and has terminated this individual’s employment with the company," wrote Kim Krebs, a UPS media relations manager, by email. "UPS has no tolerance for hate, bigotry or prejudice."
The image was posted on Facebook.
"She's a white woman and she came to work at UPS in Sharonville," wrote a woman on Facebook in a now-deleted post.
UPS declined to name the worker. Krebs was unsure if the woman had come to work in blackface.
The incident comes after Megyn Kelly defended costumes that incorporate blackface on the "Today" show. NBC later announced that Kelly would not return to the show.
Late last month, a Brigham Young University student wore blackface to a Halloween contest, according to reports. He later apologized.
An Iowa teacher who recently wore blackface said through an attorney she regretted doing so and didn't know it was offensive, the Associated Press reported.
Blackface is rooted in racism. White people darkened their faces for minstrel shows in the 19th and 20th centuries and portrayed black people as inferior to others.
